Month: January 2025
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Protecting America’s Ocean and Coasts from Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
President Joe Biden announced actions to protect the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea from offshore oil and gas drilling, prioritizing environmental and public health concerns. This decision reflects the risks of irreversible damage posed by drilling and the recognition that such actions are unnecessary to meet…
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Joe Biden to Keep US Flags at Half-Staff During Trump’s Inauguration
US flags will be flown at half-staff during Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, as part of a 30-day mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 10013. This decision, made by President Joe Biden in accordance with the US flag code, has sparked controversy and…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act
President Joe Biden recently signed the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act into law, authorizing the creation of a monument on the National Mall to honor the women’s suffrage movement. This monument will not only commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment but also recognize the generations of women who fought for equal representation in…
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Criminally Investigate Fauci?!
Tom Fitton, the president of Judicial Watch, has called for a criminal investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This call comes in the wake of ongoing scrutiny of Dr. Fauci’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background Dr. Fauci has faced increasing criticism and…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of a strong domestic steel industry for national security and resilient supply chains, highlighting how steel is vital for infrastructure, the auto industry, and defense. He criticized unfair foreign trade practices, particularly steel dumping, which has harmed U.S. steel companies and workers. Biden pointed to actions like tripling tariffs…
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Governor Hochul Announces New Policies Taking Effect in 2025 to Put Money Back Into the Pockets of New Yorkers. Video
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced three new policies that will put money back in the pockets of millions of New Yorkers. Because of new laws championed by Governor Hochul, this week marks the first implementation of an increased minimum wage, the nation’s first paid prenatal leave law, and a ban on insulin co-pays for state-regulated…
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Mayor Adams Appoints Michael Sedillo as Executive Director of Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services, Announces Several New Efforts to Pay Nonprofit Providers Faster
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Michael Sedillo as the executive director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services. Sedillo will oversee the office’s efforts across city government to develop and promote a culture of customer service, introduce data-driven performance management measures, and reform practices, policies,…
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New York. Mayor Adams Appoints Vijah Ramjattan as Executive Director of NYC Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Vijah Ramjattan as the executive director of the New York City Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC). As executive director, Ramjattan will oversee the office’s interagency efforts to combat hate crimes using community-based programs and provide support to victims of hate…
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NY Governor Hochul Unveils Plan to Reform Involuntary Commitment Laws Amid Surge in Subway Violence
Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul “The recent surge in violent crimes in our public transit system cannot continue — and we need to tackle this crisis head-on. Many of these horrific incidents have involved people with serious untreated mental illness, the result of a failure to get treatment to people who are living on the…
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White House. Order Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation
On January 3, 2025, President Joe Biden issued an executive order prohibiting the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation and its affiliates, citing national security concerns. The order finds credible evidence suggesting that the transaction could threaten U.S. national security and determines that existing laws are inadequate to address this…
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Mayor Eric Adams Responds to Governor Hochul’s Legislation on New York’s Involuntary Commitment Standards for Mental Health Reform
Mayor Adams’ Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s Plans to Introduce Legislation to Finally Change New York’s Involuntary Commitment Standards – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s plans to introduce legislation to finally change New York’s involuntary commitment standards: “Denying a…
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Special Election Proclamation for New York City Council District 44 on March 25, 2025
New York. Proclamation of Election January 2, 2025 As a result of the resignation of Kalman Yeger from the City Council effective December 31, 2024, a vacancy has been created in the seat he has held as a Council Member for the forty-fourth Council district. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority vested in me by Section…
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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on New Orleans Attack
January 1, 2025 The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland following the attack in New Orleans: “The country woke up this morning to news of a terrible tragedy in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people and injured many more. My heart is broken for those who began…
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Is Hunter Biden’s Pardon Unconstitutional?
The constitutionality of Hunter Biden’s pardon is a complex and controversial issue. While presidential pardons are a well-established power, the breadth and nature of this particular pardon have raised questions among legal experts and critics. Key Points of Contention Unprecedented Scope: The pardon granted to Hunter Biden is unusually broad, covering a span of 11…
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FOX: FBI does not believe suspect Shamsud Din Jabbar acted alone in New Orleans attack
The FBI has not explicitly stated that they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted with accomplices in the New Orleans attack. However, there are some indications that authorities are investigating potential collaborators: It’s important to note that these claims about potential accomplices have not been officially confirmed by the FBI. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are…
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Governor Hochul Celebrates New York’s Stronger Than Ever Cannabis Industry Surpassing $1 Billion in Retail Sales
Governor Kathy Hochul today proudly announced that New York State’s cannabis industry has reached a historic milestone of more than $1 billion in retail sales. This achievement reflects the dedication of entrepreneurs, consumers, and communities who have embraced the legal market and helped to establish New York as a national leader in cannabis equity and…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden. New Orleans attack: Suspect dead after shootout with police
January 01, 2025 I have been continually briefed since early this morning by federal law enforcement leadership and my homeland security team, including Secretary of Homeland Security Ali Mayorkas, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and the Mayor of New Orleans regarding the horrific incident that occurred there overnight. The FBI is…